Automation Controls Engineer - Rockwell PLC Systems

Ilocatum; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Ilocatum in Boston, MA is seeking a Manufacturing Systems Controls Engineer to lead the development, integration, and maintenance of manufacturing equipment controls, automation, HMIs, and industrial communications across facilities. You will work under senior engineers and integrators to improve system performance and reliability.

The role requires hands-on experience with Rockwell RSLogix/Studio, Wonderware, PowerFlex drives, and AutoCAD, plus strong problem-solving and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong understanding of industrial automation programming concepts.
• Solid electrical theory knowledge.
• Familiarity with computer WAN/LAN networks.

Responsibilities

• Develop, integrate, and maintain manufacturing controls systems and automation.
• Support traveling to all facilities for project work and start-ups.
• Work with site technicians for troubleshooting and training.
• Create written maintenance instructions for automation systems.

Skills

Automation programming concepts

Electrical theory

Network fundamentals

Written communication

Report writing

Time management

Troubleshooting

Presentation skills

Tools

Rockwell RSLogix

RSLogix 5000/Studio

FactoryTalk Studio

Wonderware System Platform

PowerFlex Drives

Flex IO

AutoCAD

VMware

SQL

C++/Python/Java

Networking hardware

Job description

SUMMARY

Manufacturing Systems Controls Design and Support.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

include the following.

• Development, integration, and maintenance of manufacturing equipment controls systems, manufacturing systems automation, human-machine interfaces, and industrial communications networks under the direction of senior corporate engineers and integrators
  • Experience with some of the following is strongly desired:
    • Rockwell RSLogix 5, 500, 5000, Studio
    • Rockwell RS View, Factory Talk Studio
    • Wonderware System Platform, InTouch, InBatch and Historian
    • Rockwell PowerFlex Variable Frequency Drives
    • Rockwell Point IO and Flex IO systems
  • Exposure and understanding of the following is beneficial:
    • Industrial flow meters, temperature probes, level sensors, photoeyes, and solenoid valves
    • Microsoft SQL
    • AutoCAD
    • VMWare Workstation Player and vSphere
    • Programming (C++, Visual Basic, Java, Python, etc.)
    • Cisco networking hardware
• Must be available to travel to all Facilities to assist with project work and start-ups.
• Work with site Control Technicians for troubleshooting, training, and start-ups
• Develop and foster strong relationships with Plant Operation team to evolve current systems architecture and maximize manufacturing efficiencies and output.
• Support local Operations needs for electrical and automation system support.
• Create written instructions for local Maintenance department for automation systems
• Must have a valid driver’s license and be willing to fly on commercial aircraft.

• Commitment to safety begins with management. Managers and frontline supervisors are accountable for creating and maintaining a culture of Safety and assuring a safe work environment.

REQUIRED SKILLS

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Good understanding of industrial automation programming concepts
• Strong understanding of electrical concepts and theories
• Understanding of computer WAN and LAN networks
• Interaction with plant personnel, both hourly and salary.
• Customer focused personality and approach
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public
• Ability to apply principles of logical or scientific thinking to a wide range of intellectual and practical problems
• Ability to work and manage time independently
• Ability to troubleshoot problems quickly and effectively